There are numerous causes of disease and death in newborn calves. In many locations, the leading causes of beef calf deaths are related to difficult birth (dystocia). After that, however, the most common calfhood problem ...

Backpack sprayers are relatively easy to use--and to misuse. The video shows basic sprayer components and how to use them appropriately. It also outlines how to calibrate the sprayer, calculate application rates, and mix ...

Camelina (Camelina sativa L.) is native from Finland to Romania and east to the Ural Mountains. It was first cultivated in northern Europe during the Bronze Age. The seeds were crushed and boiled to release oil for food, ...

Several types of caneberries are produced commercially in Oregon, including summer-bearing and primo cane fruiting red raspberries, black raspberries (blackcaps), and blackberries. This publication addresses nutrient ass ...

Rapeseed and canola are closely related members of the mustard family (Brassicaceae) that are both grown as oilseed crops. All current varieties of rapeseed and canola were developed from Brassica napus and Brassica rapa ...

The cereal leaf beetle (CLB), a serious pest of cereals and grasses, was found in Oregon in 1999. As a result, California has imposed a quarantine on certain agricultural products from Oregon. CLB can cause considerable ...

Cereal rye is an erect annual grass
with greenish blue, flat blades and an
extensive fibrous root system. It
resembles wheat, but usually is taller
(3–5 ft) and tillers less. Flowering is
induced by 14 hours of ligh ...

In the U.S., chickpeas commonly are used fresh in salads or in soup. Chickpeas are rich in protein, complex carbohydrates, and fiber, while
low in fat and cholesterol. Chickpea is a potential rotational crop and fits we ...

The coastal regions of Oregon
and Washington have different
climate and soils than other parts
of the states. Rainfall is high,
ranging from 70 inches in
southern Oregon to more than
100 inches in the coastal mountains.

Traditionally, M. chitwoodi is controlled with
chemical nematicides, many of which risk
suspension for use on potatoes due to health and
environmental concerns. It is essential to develop
and refine alternative strat ...